Christmas 2010

For Christmas this year we got a new tree and new decorations.  We all thought it was a beautiful tree!

 Carol got a camera for Christmas and has become our family photographer.  She loves to take pictures and had so many on her camera that it has taken this long to edit them out and give me some.  I am so happy to have someone take pictures!

Juliette got legos for Christmas.

 Lucy got the doll she wanted.  She promptly cut off the bangs!

 Major has been having a good time with his nerf gun.

Desert Ridge Football

Clint was so excited when Desert Ridge High School made it to the state football finals.  It was a big deal for us since Desert Ridge is such a new school and this was the first time in over 20 years that a Gilbert school has gone to the finals so we all went.

 Carol rode the bus with all the students.  It was held at the Cardinals stadium.  One of the important players is in our ward, so we felt important knowing someone!  haha!

 We didn't win against Hamilton High School (not unexpected) but at least it was a good fight and we didn't get slaughtered!  We killed them on fans!  Go Jags!

The Nutcracker

Lucy danced in The Nutcracker Act II with her dance studio.  She did Waltz of the Flowers and the Chinese Dance.  She had so much fun!  

 Juliette didn't want to do it this year, but I hope next year she will.

Halloween

This year for Halloween our ward had a trunk or treat on Saturday.  I told the kids that this year I wasn't going to buy any costumes - they had to be creative.  Major has been studying the civil war in school and  decided to be a union officer.  I thought it looked really good, but he was disappointed that people thought he was a policeman or a mailman.  I told him to tell everyone that he was Major Brown!  ha ha!

 Lucy told everyone she was Bloody Mary - whatever that was.

 Juliette had plans to be a doctor, but never bothered to change out of her soccer uniform, from that mornings game, so she just went as a soccer player.  Carol was at her cast party, so she didn't dress up other than put on a cowboy hat.  She had so much fun!

Little Women

This week Carol had her performances for Little Women.  She was in the ensemble and also had a solo as a hag.  She enjoyed doing this so much.  She has been begging me for years to be in a play, so I am so glad she finally had the opportunity.  She is hoping to do a lot more.

New Addition

Major has been trying to get his Reptile Merit Badge so we now have three new tortoises at our house.  We borrowed a huge one for a month that lived outside.  We thought he was so easy, we decided to try some babies.  They are really cute!  We will move them outside when they get a little bigger.

Quebec 2010

For fall break we went to Quebec.  We had a little trouble getting there, but we finally made a flight to Albany, New York.  We drove through the Adirondack Mountains to Quebec City.  We stayed two nights in the fabulous Chateau Frontenac (the castle).  I love Quebec City!  It feels so European.  We got pretty good at figuring out all the French signs.  The weather was beautiful!  All the locals kept commenting on how nice the weather was.  We were very fortunate!

Then we drove down to Montreal for one night on our way back to Albany.  We didn't get to see much of Montreal, so I guess we will just have to go back!  Here is a little slideshow of our trip.